Ceremonial Inauguration of the Academic Year 2026/27

The Rector

of Gdynia Maritime University

is honoured to invite you to attend

the Ceremonial Inauguration of the Academic Year 

on 3 October 2026, at 11:00 am

on board the tall ship Dar Młodzieży

(opposite Gdynia Aquarium).

Order of events:

• National anthem and ceremonial raising of the Polish flag
• Inaugural address – HM The Rector of GMU, Professor Adam Weintrit
• Swearing of the oath and matriculation of first-year students and doctoral candidates
• Rendition of Gaudeamus Igitur by Gdynia Maritime University Academic Choir
• Guest speeches
• Departure of the University banner and closing of the ceremony

A Holy Mass for the intentions of GMU staff, doctoral candidates, students, and graduates will be held on 3 October 2026 at 9:00 am at the Church of Our Lady of Perpetual Help and St. Peter the Fisherman at ul. Portowa  2, Gdynia.